Cross-country skiing live streams at the 2026 Winter Olympics will inevitably see Norway claiming another clutch of medals in a test of technique, endurance and speed that’s been a mainstay of the games since its inception in 1924.
After the will-she-won’t-she compete saga, Therese Johaug has decided to stay in retirement. That opens up the women’s events, giving Jessie Diggins and Team USA a great chance of glory. Just don’t count out Swedes Jonna Sundling and Ebba Andersson, who dominated the World Championships in Trondheim last year.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo in the men’s section, however, is about as close to an odds-on favorite as you can get in this discipline. The most successful cross-country skier in World Cup history, he swept the board with five golds at the World Champs and will be confident of adding to his five Olympic wins so far.
Here’s where to stream cross-country skiing live and watch Winter Olympics 2026 online from anywhere and potentially for FREE.
Watch Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing 2026 for FREE
Cross-Country Skiing at the Winter Olympics will be live streamed free in multiple locations across the globe including the UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland.
🇬🇧 UK: BBC iPlayer
🇨🇦 Canada: CBC Gem
🇦🇺 Australia: 9Now
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player
Live in the US? All of the coverage provided by NBC, USA Network and CNBC is available for free thanks to the 21-day trial for YouTube TV.
What if you’re abroad? Olympics fans abroad can use Norton VPN to watch their usual streaming service from anywhere.
How to watch any Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing stream using a VPN
How to watch Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing live streams in the US
The Peacock streaming service should be your first port of call for cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics, as it’s showing moment live.
You need at least a Peacock Premium subscription for access, with the Peacock price starting at $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
Alternatively, cord-cutting services like Sling TV carry NBC and USA Network, which will be showing parts of the event in Milano Cortina.
Outside the US during the Winter Olympics? Use Norton VPN to access your cross-country skiing coverage.
How to watch Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing live streams in the UK
In the UK, Winter Olympics coverage is shared between the BBC and TNT Sports.
One feed will run on BBC One or BBC Two, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer, while a separate, digital-only feed will be available on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
The BBC’s coverage won’t be complete. Full cross-country skiing coverage is available on TNT Sports via the £3.99 Discovery+ base plan.
Travelling away from the UK? Use a VPN to watch cross-country skiing from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing live streams in Canada
In Canada, CBC has the rights to broadcast the 2026 Winter Olympics.
You can watch select events for free on CBC Sports, but for far more extensive live and on-demand coverage of Milano Cortina 2026 — including every minute of cross-country skiing — stream on CBC Gem.
If you aren’t in Canada for Milano Cortina, simply use a VPN to tune in from overseas.
How to watch Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing live streams in Australia
In Australia, 9Now and Stan Sport will showcase cross-country skiing.
9Now is home to select free-to-air coverage while Stan Sports (AU$32/month) is your paid comprehensive option.
Away from Australia right now? Use a VPN to watch 9Now or Stan Sport from abroad.
How to watch Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ is showing the Winter Olympics.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service, starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Missing the cross-country skiing due to commitments overseas? Norton VPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing FAQs
What is the Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing schedule 2026?
(All times ET)
Saturday, February 7
7am – Women’s skiathlon
Sunday, February 8
6.30am – Men’s skiathlon
Tuesday, February 10
3.15am-7.25am – Women’s & men’s individual sprint classical
Thursday, February 12
7am – Women’s 10 km freestyle
Friday, February 13
5.45am – Men’s 10 km freestyle
Saturday, February 14
6am – Women’s 4 × 7.5 km relay
Sunday, February 15
6am – Men’s 4 × 7.5 km relay
Wednesday, February 18
3.45am-6.15am – Women’s & men’s team sprint freestyle
Saturday, February 21
5am – Men’s 50 km mass start classical
Sunday, February 22
4am – Women’s what is skiathlon
Can I watch Winter Olympics Cross-Country Skiing on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone’s browser – for example, Peacock, BBC iPlayer and CBC Gem all have mobile apps.
You can also stay up-to-date with all things Autumn Nations on the official social media channels on X (@MilanoCortina2026), YouTube (@Olympics) and Instagram (@milanocortina2026).
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